a town of Cheshire in England, seated on the edge of a forest of the same name, upon a high bank, near the river Bollin. It is a large handsome town, with a fine church, and a very high steeple. It has manufactures in mohair, twill, hat-bands, buttons, and thread. Of late there have been several small silk mills erected there. W. Long. 2°10'. N. Lat. 53°15'.